Gun in Cheek: An Affectionate Guide to the "Worst" in Mystery Fiction

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Pronzini, Bill
ISBN
9780486814797
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Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486814793
ISBN-13
9780486814797
eBay Product ID (ePID)
229480352

Product Key Features

Book Title
Gun in Cheek : an Affectionate Guide to the Worst in Mystery Fiction
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Mystery & Detective / Collections & Anthologies, Mystery & Detective / General
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Fiction
Author
Bill Pronzini
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2016-049207
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
813/.087209
Table Of Content
Introduction Without Malice, A Forethought 1. "Wanna Woo-woo?" 2. The Eyes Have It 3. Cheez It, The Cops! 4. The Saga of the Risen Phoenix 5. The Goonbarrow and Other Jolly Old Corpses 6. Dogs, Swine, Skunks, and Assorted Asses 7. "C-H-I-N-K-S!" 8. The Vanishing Cracksman, the Norman Conquest, and the Death Merchant 9. "In the Name of God--Whose Hand?" 10. The Idiot Heroine in the Attic 11. "Don't Tell Me You've Got a Heater in Your Girdle, Madam!" 12. Ante-Bellem Days; or, "My Roscoe Sneezed: Ka-chee!" A Postmortem Bibliography Index
Synopsis
"This is fabulously funny stuff." John D. MacDonald. Affectionate and witty, this unique compilation samples the very best of the very worst in 20th-century mystery writing. In addition to their pure entertainment value, these excerpts and appraisals of "alternative classics" offer a historical perspective on the development and mores of modern-day crime fiction. Introduction by Ed McBain, author of the famed 87th Precinct novels., "This is fabulously funny stuff." John D. MacDonald. Affectionate and witty, this expert compilation samples the best of the worst in 20th-century mystery writing. Introduction by Ed McBain., "This is fabulously funny stuff." -- John D. MacDonald "Bill Pronzini surveys the worst crime fiction -- not just the average inferior product, but the junk classics, works that achieve a heroic degree of badness. No brief summary can do justice to Mr. Pronzini's researches." -- The New York Times Welcome to the very best of the very worst in 20th-century mystery writing. Author Bill Pronzini takes a good-natured look at the genre's "alternative classics" in a retrospective of unintentionally hilarious crime fiction. Populated by the usual private eyes, arch-villains, amateur sleuths, and femmes fatales, these tales offer uniquely amusing reading that's as memorable in its own way as the works of the great mystery writers. In addition to their pure entertainment value, these excerpts and witty appraisals of the "worst" in mystery fiction provide a historical perspective on the development and mores of modern-day crime stories. Featured writers include not only many unsung heroes of pulp fiction but also authors who were popular in their day. Pronzini presents background on the field's subgenres and publishers as well as incisive commentary on the social attitudes reflected by the stories. Advanced and dedicated devotees will appreciate the comprehensive bibliography, which will steer them toward -- or away from -- these neglected gems., This is fabulously funny stuff. -- John D. MacDonald Bill Pronzini surveys the worst crime fiction -- not just the average inferior product, but the junk classics, works that achieve a heroic degree of badness. No brief summary can do justice to Mr. Pronzini's researches. -- The New York Times Welcome to the very best of the very worst in 20th-century mystery writing. Author Bill Pronzini takes a good-natured look at the genre's alternative classics in a retrospective of unintentionally hilarious crime fiction. Populated by the usual private eyes, arch-villains, amateur sleuths, and femmes fatales, these tales offer uniquely amusing reading that's as memorable in its own way as the works of the great mystery writers. In addition to their pure entertainment value, these excerpts and witty appraisals of the worst in mystery fiction provide a historical perspective on the development and mores of modern-day crime stories. Featured writers include not only many unsung heroes of pulp fiction but also authors who were popular in their day. Pronzini presents background on the field's subgenres and publishers as well as incisive commentary on the social attitudes reflected by the stories. Advanced and dedicated devotees will appreciate the comprehensive bibliography, which will steer them toward -- or away from -- these neglected gems.
LC Classification Number
PS374.D4P7 2017

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